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Qatar × Employment, Payroll & Mobility
Employment, Payroll & Mobility in Qatar
Hiring, paying and moving people across borders. In Qatar, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Employment, Payroll & Mobility professional in Qatar for you.
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Doha · Tuesday 3 November
22:43
Local time
- Currency
- QAR
- Working week
- Sunday – Thursday
- Dialling code
- +974
- Region
- GCC
What the rules say in Qatar
Employment, Payroll & Mobility, the essentials
From the Qatar market guide: the points that matter most for employment, payroll & mobility, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research52% of statements checked against a source24 checked against an official source3 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-197 held back until checked against an official source8 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Private-sector employment in Qatar is governed by Labour Law No. 14 of 2004.
The law excludes domestic workers, casual workers, most agricultural workers, employers' family members, government employees and the armed forces and police.International Labour Organization, NATLEX (English text of the law) · checked 2026-10-19Law No. 17 of 2020 sets a minimum basic wage of QAR 1,000 a month, plus QAR 300 for food and QAR 500 for accommodation unless the employer provides adequate food or accommodation.
Applies to all private sector workers, including domestic workers. The law came into force six months after publication in the Official Gazette.Government Communications Office (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Workers can change employer without the current employer's permission, giving notice through the Ministry of Labour's electronic system, and exit permits are not required except for a very limited category of workers.
One month's notice during probation; one or two months after probation, depending on length of service. Domestic workers must tell their employer at least 72 hours before leaving the country.International Labour Organization · checked 2026-10-19Employees with at least one year of service are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity of at least three weeks' basic wage for each year of service.
Paid pro rata for part years.International Labour Organization, NATLEX (English text of the law) · checked 2026-10-19Normal working hours are up to 48 hours a week (8 hours a day), with a maximum of 36 hours a week (6 hours a day) during Ramadan.
Senior managers and some categories of work are excluded. Article 74 of the Labour Law requires overtime to be paid at no less than the basic wage plus 25%.International Labour Organization · checked 2026-10-19Employers must pay wages electronically in line with the Wage Protection System, no later than the third day of the following month.
Monthly-paid workers must be paid at least once a month (Labour Law Article 66).International Labour Organization · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Set up compliant employment arrangements
- 02Review payroll and employer obligations
- 03Address immigration or mobility requirements
- 04Coordinate employee movement and local HR compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before employment, payroll & mobility work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Employment, Payroll & Mobility
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Qatar.
Urgent Our key hire's work visa was refused. What now?Immigration, visas & global mobilityUrgent An employee wants to work from another country. Can they, and what does it trigger?Immigration, visas & global mobilityHow do we hire our first employees in a new country legally?Employment, labour & workplace disputesHow do we run payroll correctly for staff in several countries?Accounting, payroll & statutory reportingHow do we grow our teams quickly in several countries?Employment, labour & workplace disputesCan we hire someone abroad without setting up a company there?Employment, labour & workplace disputesWe're moving an executive to another country. What do we need?International tax planning & transfer pricingHow do we set up payroll in several countries?Accounting, payroll & statutory reportingHow should we pay staff we send abroad?Immigration, visas & global mobilityWhat visa does our employee need to work in this country?Immigration, visas & global mobility
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